Commercial Real Estate Gap Loans
Financely structures and arranges commercial real estate gap loans to cover capital shortfalls between senior debt and available equity. Facilities are designed with clear repayment timelines, senior lender intercreditor terms, and exit strategies supported by refinancing, sales, or permanent take-out loans.
Who this serves
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Developers or sponsors short on equity at closing
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Borrowers refinancing projects with new appraisals
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Investors restructuring their capital stack for new leverage
When it fits
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Senior loan approved but equity is not sufficient
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Appraised value increased and additional leverage is viable
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Project requires last-mile capital before completion or sale
What we deliver
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Underwriting, valuation review, and capital structure mapping
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Gap loan term sheet aligned with senior lender covenants
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Placement with private credit funds or structured equity providers
Typical gap loan applications
| Scenario |
Gap Loan Role |
Tenor |
| Acquisition financing with incomplete equity |
Bridge the shortfall between senior loan and buyer contribution |
6–18 months |
| Construction or redevelopment near completion |
Top-up to complete works before refinancing or sale |
9–24 months |
| Revaluation creates new borrowing capacity |
Extract additional capital ahead of refinance |
6–12 months |
Structuring and underwriting process
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Underwrite and assess
We review senior debt terms, appraisals, and equity contribution. A capital map identifies shortfalls and defines a structure that closes the gap efficiently.
2
Prepare term sheet
We design loan or preferred equity terms aligned with lender covenants and asset cash flow. Indicative pricing and timeline are presented for approval.
3
Arrange capital
We source investors or lenders that fit the project profile. This includes private credit funds, family offices, or preferred equity partners.
4
Close and monitor
Execution includes legal coordination, intercreditor agreement, and escrow management. Post-closing, we track disbursement and repayment milestones.
Key parameters
Loan size
From USD 2 million to USD 150 million. Facilities sized to appraised value and sponsor track record.
Leverage and pricing
Combined loan-to-value up to 85%. Interest rates reflect senior terms, asset quality, and exit visibility.
Tenor
6 to 24 months, with repayment from sale, refinance, or stabilised operations.
Request Commercial Real Estate Gap Financing Terms
Submit your project details, capital shortfall, and exit plan. Our team will prepare indicative terms from lenders and investors matched to your profile.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a gap loan in real estate?
A gap loan covers the funding difference between senior financing and required capital at closing. It is short-term, secured, and repaid from sale or refinance.
Is gap financing debt or equity?
It can be structured as mezzanine debt, preferred equity, or a hybrid instrument depending on leverage, collateral, and lender requirements.
Who provides gap loans?
Private credit funds, debt funds, and family offices specialising in transitional real estate lending provide gap financing on a secured, short-term basis.
How fast can funding be arranged?
Indicative terms are usually available within one week of receiving project data. Closings occur in 10–25 business days depending on due diligence.
Financely acts as an arranger through regulated lenders, funds, and investors. All financing is subject to due diligence, KYC, credit approval, and executed documentation. Nothing herein constitutes a commitment to lend or invest.